ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has said that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is an alternative source of Compress Natural Gas (CNG).

Talking to PTV, the Minister said "we can overcome shortage of gas in the country through promoting LPG".

He said it was not feasible to run everything on gas, adding the gas supply from Qadir pur, sui field will halt by 2020.

He pointed out that establishment of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminals have approved by ECC, adding that establishment of these terminals will start in 6-8 months.

Replying to a question about Pak-Iran gas pipe line, he said that project of gas pipe line to commence soon.

Dr Asim said the project of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) had signed and it would helped to overcome the energy crisis in the country.

"People should cooperate with government for the reduction of energy crisis, he said. He added that government taking the several measures for saving energy in the country.